Anisette liqueur is often consumed alone, but it is sweeter than other anise flavored liqueurs such as pastis, ouzo, and Pernod, so many may prefer to use it in cocktails where the sweetness, not to mention the low alcohol content, will fit in well with any number of ingredients.

Fancy Angel

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake. Strain into a highball filled with crushed ice. Serve with a straw.

Fontainebleau Special

1 oz. brandy
1 oz. anisette
1/2 oz. dry vermouth

Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.

Jelly Bean Shooter

There are also different "jelly bean" drinks which are cocktails. This drink is usually a combination of an anise liqueur, something sweet and fruit flavored, and southern comfort. There are various other versions.

Pour the brandy (or grenadine) into a shot glass. Float the anisette on top of the brandy (since the brandy or grenadine will be syrupy), carefully pouring on the anisette will allow it to "float" or sit on top of the first layer. Float the Southern Comfort on top of the brandy. The drink should look striped, and will taste a bit like a licorice jelly bean. Not my kind of thing but there is something for everyone!

Johnnie

1 1/2 oz sloe gin
3/4 oz triple sec
1 tsp anisette

In a cocktail shaker, shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass.

Orange Licorice Whip

Put 4 dashes of orange bitters into the bottom of a martini glass. Pour the vodka and anisette into an ice filled shaker and shake well. Strain into the martini glass and then top with the Grand Marnier or organ liqueur. Garnish with an orange twist, if desired.

Nightcap

1 oz brandy
1 oz anisette
1 oz curacao liqueur
1 egg yolk

Combine ingredients in a shaker and shake well. Add ice and shake well again. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.